Brinda Balachandran

Biography:

Brinda completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). She then completed a post- grad in Geriatric Mental Health and Addiction, Cardiology Care and Critical Care Nursing. Brinda then joined the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) to complete her certificate. Most recently Brinda completed her Masters of Nursing Degree at Athabasca University (Canada) with a focus on leadership and education. Brinda worked in the capacity of a NSWOCC practitioner at Trillium Health Partners (THP- Canada). Brinda is an experienced critical care nurse, worked at multiple ICUs in the Toronto Canada. She was also involved in transitioning patients into post-acute areas as a regional care coordinator with the Home and Community Care Support Services in the THP Cardiac Transitions and Community Care. Another highlight in Brinda’s nursing career includes her role in planning, facilitating and monitoring of organizational practices at Etobicoke General (Toronto Canada) during accreditation for Accreditation Canada. Most recently, Brinda holds the position of an Advance Practice Nurse Educator (APNE) in University Health Network (UHN), at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute in which her portfolio focuses on transitional care units and complex continuing care.